She has a degree in Physical Education from the Federal University of Pelotas (2007), a master's degree and a doctorate in Human Movement Sciences from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (2012 and 2017). She is currently a lecturer at the Federal University of Santa Maria, linked to the Center for Physical Education and Sports. Leader of the Leisure, Education and Difference Study Group (GELED - UFSM) and member of the Gender Relations, Education and Violence Study Group (GERGEV - UFRGS/UFSM).